Swiftech recently released their latest GPU block design, the Komodo R9 LE and Komodo NV GTX9, which match the aesthetics of their Apogee XL. The Komodo blocks are a full coverage design and offer similar illumination effects to the Apogee XL, with changeable color scheme between red, blue, green and white. The base is manufactured of copper that has been chrome plated instead of the more commonly used nickel and the housing is acetal with transparent window.

The Swiftech H220-X combines the MCP30 pump into either a dual 120mm or dual 140mm radiator, similar to their previous MCR-X20 Drive series. The H220-X, however, relocates the pump from the end of the radiator to a spot beside the fins for a more compact length. They've also integrated a backlit reservoir window so users can easily check the coolant level without opening up the system. Finally, they opted to integrate their current flagship water block, the Apogee XL, into the mix.

One look at the Cougar 700M Gaming Mouse and I was immediately reminded of another mouse I had recently reviewed, the Thermaltake Level 10. Upon closer examination there are more than a few differences between them, however compared to the typical computer mouse, they share a few similarities. For one, both exhibit a barebones-style open architecture with an aluminum skeleton. Both also feature adjustable panels to customize the fit to the user's hand along with fully programmable buttons and a high attention to detail on the fit and finish.

Today we have for review OCZ's latest RevoDrive 350. With the new model number falling in line with other recent OCZ offerings such as the Vertex 460 or Vector 150, the RevoDrive 350 marks OCZ's fourth generation PCIe-based SSD. Featuring dual or quad SandForce SF-2282 controllers (depending on capacity), the RevoDrive 350 offers up to an advertised 1800MB/s read and 1700MB/s write speeds and an astounding 135,000 to 140,000 IOPS. Utilizing the same 19nm Toshiba toggle flash found in OCZ's other recent offerings, the RevoDrive 350 sports a three year warranty with up to 50GB/day of host writes.

Today we have for review Swiftech's absolute latest in blocks, the Apogee XL. Superseding the Apogee HD, which we reviewed two years ago, the XL offers some fine-tuning in performance for the latest AMD and Intel processors, reduced flow restriction and a new visual enhancement with LED back-lit logo plate in four included interchangeable colors: blue, green, red and white. There are two different versions available, the standard black polycarbonate body we received and an all-new XLC model with clear top.

Amazon has introduced a new product it’s calling the Dash Button that allows users to reorder household items with the simple press of a button. April Fool’s Day gag or the real deal? Probably the latter.

Much of the lure surrounding Microsoft’s long-rumored Surface Mini was the notion that it’d come in at a lower price point compared to its full-sized brother. That project was ultimately scrapped and instead, we got the Surface Pro 3 – an impressive offering that’s unfortunately still a bit too expensive...

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are just around the corner and like any upcoming smartphone, potential buyers are curious as to its durability. How will it hold up when gravity takes over? What about water resistance? Unlike other Galaxy phones, the new duo doesn’t carry a water resistance certification.
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Intel has quietly launched a range of Braswell SoCs designed for entry-level desktops and notebooks. The new SoCs, which feature similar hardware to Intel's upcoming Cherry Trail line, contain up to four Airmont CPU cores and eighth-generation graphics, built on the same 14nm process as the latest Broadwell CPUs.
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Equipped with 3D TLC NAND, Samsung's 'V-NAND'-based 850 Evo series released last December, stacks layer upon layer of transistors, improving density, endurance and performance, while lowering production costs. Today we have two similarly new drives that focus on different form factors. The 850 Evo mSATA will appeal to compact PC users, while the M.2 will be more...

With much of the architecture talk in the tech world centered on projects from Amazon, Apple, Google, Nvidia and Samsung, it’s easy to forget that Facebook has been working on a new facility of its own.

An update to the Gmail app for Android has finally brought together all the emails from your various accounts into the one inbox, making it a lot easier to view and manage your messages. The feature is available as a self-explanatory "All Inboxes" option accessible through the Gmail side panel.
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When news first broke that world-renowned rapper Jay Z was interested in buying a music streaming service, many dismissed it as little more than another venture to diversity his investment portfolio. Turns out, Jay Z (born Shawn Corey Carter) had much bigger plans that could change the tide (no pun...

Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Technical Preview build to those on the fast track release channel, and this update brings with it the company's highly anticipated Project Spartan browser. Build 10049 is just a week newer than the previous build, 10041, so Spartan is really the only major...

Tesla boss Elon Musk recently took to Twitter to reveal that his company plans to unveil a new product line soon. What we’ll see on April 30 won’t be a car but something entirely new. But what exactly could he be referring to?

Google will soon be bringing an all new feature to its Chrome OS user base in the form of Chrome Launcher 2.0. Along with a refreshed interface and deeper functionality, the new launcher will now sport some handy Google Now data.

T-Mobile is doing away with yet another industry norm – the traditional coverage map. It’s replacing the often outdated (and questionably accurate) coverage map with what it calls the industry’s first and only crowdsourced, customer-verified network coverage map.

Late last year, Amazon quietly launched a new service in select regions that allowed shoppers to hire a local installation professional to go along with applicable product purchases. Today, the online retailer is rebranding it as Amazon Home Services and rolling it out on a much larger scale that includes...

HTC has quietly launched a new high-end smartphone for the Chinese market, known as the One E9+. Like previous phones in HTC's E series, the One E9+ swaps out the gorgeous metal body for a more mainstream plastic construction, while retaining flagship hardware on the inside.

VisionTek might have been more well known for their graphic cards and memory products over the past few years, but recently they have been making more and more headway into solid state storage options.

Content rating systems like the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) have done their part for years with regard to rating the level of violence, sexual content, adult language and overall maturity level of video games.

If your keyring is a bulky, cluttered mess (aren't they all?), check out KeySmart 2.0 - the compact key organizer that made waves during its Kickstarter campaign. TechSpot readers can grab one 26% off, for just $16.99 + free shipping.

On September 29, 1996, I had a serious decision to make. Having saved my allowance for months on end, a launch-day Nintendo 64 game console was finally mine but I only had enough money for one game. Would it be Super Mario 64 or Pilotwings 64 (the only two games that launched alongside the console)?

A serious mistake involving Microsoft Outlook's email address autofill feature lead to the personal information of many world leaders ending up in the hands of the Asian Cup football tournament's organizers.

While many of us question the logic behind paying thousands of dollars for a smartwatch, the reality is that there are plenty of technology and watch enthusiasts out there that have earned the ability to do so financially.

One of the biggest console releases of the year has finally received its launch date: Halo 5: Guardians will officially hit Xbox One on October 27th, as revealed in the latest live-action trailer for the game.

Building a gaming PC can be time-consuming and stressful. There are a thousand things that could go wrong, and any one of them could wind up costing hundreds of dollars. And yet we do it anyway. Why? Because building PCs is totally awesome.

The trusty mouse. The chances are you're currently wading your way through your PC or laptop with help of the decades old technology, but boy have we come far from the original trackball invented by Ralph Benjamin in 1946. In fact, today's...

Unlike Oculus VR, whose pre-production virtual reality headset is currently available to developers for $350, Valve is planning to offer its Vive VR developer edition headset to qualified developers absolutely free according to a report from Ars Technica.

When I got online just before the turn of the century, there weren’t very many web browsers to choose from. I naturally went with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer because that’s what came pre-installed on my first computer.

While in most cases we want the best possible quality when browsing the web, there are occasions when reducing the amount of data we are using is necessary. Google has offered options for Android and iOS users for some time, and it is now offering a similar feature to Chrome...

I have a confession to make: my introduction to shooters began with Halo and Half-Life 2, and because of this, I only recently tried my hand at Doom, id Software's 1993 shooter. Because Doom was so old, I figured it had nothing to teach me.